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Trump expected to impose new tariffs on certain pharmaceutical drugs
1+ week, 5+ day ago (375+ words) (CNN) " President Donald Trump plans to impose new tariffs on pharmaceutical companies that have not struck deals to sell their drugs directly to consumers as part of his "Most Favored Nation" pricing initiative. The forthcoming tariffs are expected to apply…...
7 surprising medical expenses you can claim on your taxes
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (1099+ words) Medical costs can add up quickly, especially if you need ongoing care or specialized treatment. Even with insurance, most people still pay for some healthcare expenses out of pocket. The IRS allows taxpayers to deduct certain qualified medical and dental…...
Expansion of HSA and FSA rules under One Big Beautiful Bill: What you should know
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (738+ words) Starting in 2026, more people will qualify for HSAs, and more expenses will be covered. Some FSA limits will increase for the first time in nearly 40 years. If you're looking to reduce your out-of-pocket healthcare costs, you might consider using a…...
Higher premiums, Medicare updates: Healthcare changes to expect in 2026
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (291+ words) In 2026, higher costs along with major shifts in Affordable Care Act (ACA) coverage and Medicare will affect healthcare and health insurance affordability. Here, Good Rx, a platform for medication savings, breaks down what's changing. Anyone who needs healthcare, with or…...
The impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on HSA and FSA benefits
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (1022+ words) Here, The Difference Card explains the OBBBA's impact on HSA and FSA benefits. Find out how this creates new opportunities for tax-advantaged savings, especially for families managing child care costs and individuals relying on telehealth or nontraditional care models. Signed…...
How to reduce senior care overtime costs with optimized nurse scheduling
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (1157+ words) For many senior healthcare organizations, overtime is viewed as a costly yet necessary part of day-to-day operations. Many different factors can affect workplace efficiency, staffing and patient demand in senior care, which only serve to potentially increase the amount of…...
10 surprising things not covered by Medicare and ways you can pay for them
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (967+ words) Medicare provides coverage for essential medical services for millions of Americans. From lab tests to physician visits, this health insurance program helps people 65 and older, as well as certain younger individuals with disabilities or specific medical conditions, afford healthcare costs....
The aging in place checklist: 5 steps to ease the financial burden
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (996+ words) For the vast majority of older adults, the ideal retirement means staying right where they are. In fact, a 2024 AARP survey found that 75% of adults aged 50 and older wish to remain in their current homes as they age. But this…...
Health insurance is even less affordable this year " here's why
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (1060+ words) (CNN) " Millions of Americans got a nasty reminder this month of just how costly health care coverage is. Workers, Obamacare enrollees and Medicare beneficiaries are all contending with steeper-than-usual hikes in their health insurance premiums for 2026 " yet another stressor in…...
Trump administration strikes deal with Abb Vie to cut costs of certain drugs
3+ mon, 2+ day ago (429+ words) By Adam Cancryn, Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) " The Trump administration has finalized a deal with drugmaker Abb Vie to cut the cost of certain medicines, marking the latest pact as part of its "Most Favored Nation" pricing initiative. The deal…...